Hyrcanian alpine grassland
Common name:
Hyrcanian alpine grassland
Habitat code:
E4.444
Description:
Extrasylvatic grasslands of the Elburz range of northern Iran, of limited extent and insularised, developed under humid alpine conditions, with [Dactylis glomerata], [Alopecurus] spp., [Sesleria phleoides], [Trifolium] spp., [Lotus corniculatus], [Polygonum bistorta], [Primula auriculata], [Pedicularis comosa].
| Important species scientific name | Corresponding species comments |
|---|---|
| Lotus corniculatus Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Pedicularis kaufmannii Pinzger | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Dactylis glomerata Linnaeus, 1753 | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |
| Sesleria comosa Velen. | Species mentioned in habitat definition as characterising |